For years I've given with a free and full heart.

When my father died I was rich.
If I'm still rich it's because I couldn't find enough ways to become poor.

What am I, what are my possessions to set in motion such intensity of secret oppression ?" "Jane, the mind behind it all is an empire builder." "But, Lassiter, I would give freely--all I own to avert this--this wretched thing.

If I gave--that would leave me with faith still.

Surely my--my churchmen think of my soul?
If I lose my trust in them--" "Child, be still!" said Lassiter, with a dark dignity that had in it something of pity.